Debra Kay McCarroll

Debra Kay McCarroll, age 71, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2023 due to her battle with cancer. Debby was born on August 2, 1951 in Denver, Colorado to Dale Everett McAlister and Joan Burris Lyons McAlister. Debby is survived by her sisters' Dalene Davis Schram, Patty Ann, and Carol Lee Bishop; her two sons' Danial Oilar and Jeffrey Oilar; her daughter & son-in-law Stephanie & Clint Bergmann; her grandchildren; Katheryn Long, Damian Oilar, Zane Bergmann and wife Kassidy Bergmann, Dylan Oilar and wife Elisa Oilar, Logan Bergmann and wife, Brooke Bergmann, Melanie Oilar, Alexis Bergmann, Brandon Loux, Amera Loux, Bella Oilar, and Mario Bonilla; her 3 great-grandchildren; Kadence Bergmann, Bria Neal, and Zaymen Bergmann. Debby is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Debby is preceded in death by her parents, Dale and Joan McAlister, and step-mother, Doris McAlister, her son, Timothy Cross, her sisters' Colleen Jean Belisle, Virginia Bond, Linda Sue Bedell, her brother, Leonard Hainz, & her dog, Oscar.
Debby enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She loved to play games, and loved being competitive. She taught her kids many card games growing up. She loved playing Scrabble with her sisters during their visits. Debby loved sports, and you would find her passionate about football, "Go Broncos!" tennis, and Nascar racing, to name a few. Debby was an avid bowler in her younger adult life and participated in many bowling leagues and tournaments. Debby was a registered nurse for over half of her life and loved advocating for her patients in their time of need. She was a Director of Nursing for many many years in her career, and was very good at what she did. She was well respected and looked up to in that role of nursing. Debby will be missed greatly from all her loved ones. May she rest in perfect peace in her heavenly Father's arms and be reunited with those who've passed before her. Debby's wishes were to have a casual celebration of life in a home setting, therefore, a private celebration will take place with her close family and friends.